acrylic on canvas
24x36
I am finally wising up to the fact that when I ask friends and fellow artists to weigh in on a painting, it means I am not done, not fully satisfied that I have pushed it as far as I can.
It is as if I am hoping someone’s words will make me feel the way I feel when I know a painting is completed to the best of my ability.
This is probably the most critical thing for any artist to learn: to learn listen to and trust in their own barometer. Might actually be the most important thing for any human to learn!
Despite that, I do thank the people who looked at and shared their thoughts on this piece in its last iteration (see last post).
Talking with people you trust about your work can help you develop your inner listening.
Now all I need is a title…….
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